# Building permits at 8205 S Exchange Ave, Chicago, IL One permit on record here. The newest, Aug 21, 2025: Sc 2019 CBRC: build out of new restaurant. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 7 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 21, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Sc 2019 CBRC: build out of new restaurant, take-out only(no dine-in) in an existing 1 story, brick building. Existing b-occupancy, no change in occupancy. | $70,000 | [101071638](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101071638/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 7 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 2, 2026 | [8207 S Exchange Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8207-s-exchange-ave/) | 25 ft S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: all floors. | $6,000 | [B200471351](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471351/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 4 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 15, 2026 | [8241 S Commercial Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8241-s-commercial-ave/) | 530 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: address building violations, deconvert 2 dwelling units to a single-family residence, replace south wood stairs with new stairs, and modify front porch per plans in an existing 2 story plus basement frame residential building. Existing R-5 occupancy, no change in occupancy. | $50,000 | [101071815](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101071815/) | | Aug 25, 2026 | [8255 S Commercial Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8255-s-commercial-ave/) | 650 ft SE | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood exterior stairway (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $12,000 | [B200507362](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507362/) | | Aug 12, 2026 | [8217 S Muskegon Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8217-s-muskegon-ave/) | 680 ft W | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1152 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: roof home. IL Roofing contractor license: 104020004. | $24,452 | [B200507051](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507051/) | | Aug 7, 2026 | [2941 E 83rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2941-e-83rd-st/) | 640 ft S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: various areas. | $5,000 | [B200481811](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481811/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 2 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 29, 2026 | [8035 S Houston Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8035-s-houston-ave/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: full gut interior remodel of existing 2-story, type VA frame, 32' ht., 2-unit residence with existing basement and attic space, existing front yard open metal fence, and new 6' ht., solid rear yard wood fencing with gate (occupancy group R-5; type VA construction). | $75,000 | [101086674](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086674/) | | May 5, 2026 | [8238 S South Shore Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8238-s-south-shore-dr/) | 0.25 mi E | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior renovation in existing 2-1/2 story brick & framebuilding with basement. (4 Dwelling units).mechanical, electrical & plumbing per plans. | $217,636 | [101076133](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101076133/) | ## Zoning requests nearby We don't list zoning cases for Chicago yet. Look them up on the city's Zoning Board of Appeals page: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dcd/zoning-board-of-appeals.html ## More on this street Other addresses on S Exchange Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [8207 S Exchange Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8207-s-exchange-ave/): newest permit Jun 2, 2026 - [8122 S Exchange Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8122-s-exchange-ave/): newest permit Apr 3, 2026 - [8108 S Exchange Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8108-s-exchange-ave/): newest permit Feb 25, 2025 - [8428 S Exchange Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8428-s-exchange-ave/): newest permit Aug 17, 2026 - [8446 S Exchange Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8446-s-exchange-ave/): newest permit Nov 14, 2024 - [7949 S Exchange Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7949-s-exchange-ave/): newest permit Sep 4, 2025 - [7905 S Exchange Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7905-s-exchange-ave/): newest permit Aug 27, 2025 - [8508 S Exchange Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8508-s-exchange-ave/): newest permit Jan 3, 2025 - [7901 S Exchange Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7901-s-exchange-ave/): newest permit Dec 29, 2025 - [8521 S Exchange Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8521-s-exchange-ave/): newest permit May 22, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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